Manly

The typical resident is 38, which is a little younger than the state average. The community is skewed towards young adults, and there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the country.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national figure, with 40.7% of people born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 15.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Only 1% of the population speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 55.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 82.4% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes here are among the highest in the region; the typical household earns $3,164 a week, which is far above the national typical of $1,746. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 21.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are well above the state average at 18.5%, though the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is lower than most areas.

There are 77 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older and earns much more than the state and national typicals, with a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. About 31.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The housing market is dominated by rentals (51.4%) and apartments, with very few detached houses. Typical weekly rents are $725, and monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $3,467.

Working from home is very common at 58.9%, far above the national rate. This helps explain why 16.6% of homes have no car, a figure well above the state average.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.1% moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is highly professional and active, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in professional, technical, or financial roles.

Manly is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.